If you’re reading this, you probably know that Delvey herself is at the center of this shift, having risen to prominence after she was accused of posing as a wealthy German heiress and conning major financial institutions, hotels, and wealthy acquaintances to the tune of $275,000-a story that was chronicled in a viral article by The Cut’s Jessica Pressler, and further dissected over the course of Delvey’s very public trial, which saw her don plunging necklines, sheer tops, choker necklaces, and Céline frames while she awaited her sentence. If Delvey is to be believed, we’re witnessing a cultural sea change, with everyday Americans demonstrating more interest in people who attempt to game the system and fail than those who succeed by its rules. “Ambition’s not being glorified anymore.”
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This was the climate she grew up in: before hustle culture was labeled as toxic, or increasing disillusionment with labor conditions spurred the rise of anti-work ideology among Gen Z before Kim Kardashian came under fire for advising female entrepreneurs to “get your fucking ass up and work,” or popular TV shows like Squid Game and Maid raised questions about the myth of meritocracy. It’s just like, where do you draw the line of what’s acceptable?”ĭelvey is recalling a period of American culture in the mid-2010s, when the “fake it till you make it” mentality was considered not only acceptable, but admirable.
“Nobody’s going to give you anything-if you want something, you have to go and take it. “I hate the term ‘con artist.’ It’s about the mindset,” Anna Delvey says over a crackling phone line. The faux heiress joins Document to discuss her newfound interest in political advocacy, the death of American entrepreneurship, and transitioning from con artist to fine artist
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